Stalag 304, Prisoner-of-war camp in Zeithain, Germany.
Stalag 304 was a prisoner-of-war camp near Jacobsthal railway station in the Zeithain area of Saxony, with barracks surrounded by barbed wire fencing. The grounds are now a memorial site with museum spaces and exhibition areas where visitors can learn about the camp's history.
The camp opened in 1941 and held Soviet prisoners until 1945 under extremely harsh conditions. Most prisoners died from hunger, disease, and lack of medical care, making it one of the deadliest camps of its kind.
The memorial site contains cemeteries and displays that document the lives of prisoners from many nations during World War II. Walking through the grounds, you can see how these men are remembered and how the place serves as a record of their experiences.
The site can be visited during designated hours and offers exhibitions and guided tours for visitors of all backgrounds. The memorial lies in a quiet rural area and should be explored with plenty of time to read the displays.
Soviet prisoners were forced to build housing for German guards before being permitted to construct their own shelters in September 1941. This forced labor under dangerous conditions was among the first horrors experienced at the camp.
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